#057 · Generation 1
Primeape
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,288 / 2,586
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,307 / 1,634
- Research CP (L15)
- 980
- Buddy distance
- 3 km
- 2nd charged move
- 50,000 dust · 50 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Keep to evolve
Primeape will not win battles on its own, but Annihilape is S-tier for Great League. Keep the good-IV copies and the candy to evolve one.
Battle roles
- CGreat Leagueshadow#280 of 1154 · score 80.3
The Shadow version is ranked #280 in Great League on PvPoke with Karate Chop / Rage Fist / Ice Punch.
- CUltra League#246 of 851 · score 81
It is ranked #246 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Karate Chop / Rage Fist / Close Combat.
Worth evolving into
AnnihilapeS Great LeagueA Ultra LeagueB Ghost raid attacker (shadow)
Collection value
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Mankey- →50 candyPrimeape
- →100 candyAnnihilape
- → Annihilape: 100 candy, Defeat 30 Psychic- or Ghost-type Pokémon
Check your Pokemon's IVs
Ranks all 4,096 spreads for each leagueLoading IV checker…
PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | C | #396 / 1154 | 77.6 | Karate Chop · Rage Fist · Ice Punch | L24 · 5/15/15 |
| Great LeagueShadow | C | #280 / 1154 | 80.3 | Karate Chop · Rage Fist · Ice Punch | L24 · 5/15/15 |
| Ultra League | C | #246 / 851 | 81 | Karate Chop · Rage Fist · Close Combat | L48.5 · 12/15/14 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | C | #260 / 851 | 80.5 | Karate Chop · Rage Fist · Ice Punch | L48.5 · 12/15/14 |
| Ultra Premier | B | #112 / 689 | 87.8 | Karate Chop · Rage Fist · Close Combat | |
| Ultra PremierShadow | B | #124 / 689 | 87.4 | Karate Chop · Rage Fist · Ice Punch |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ghostShadow | – | #68 / 193 | 12.5 | 132 | Counter · Rage FistElite TM |
| ghost | – | #83 / 193 | 10.8 | 137 | Counter · Rage FistElite TM |
| iceShadow | – | #94 / 231 | 11.3 | 119 | Counter · Ice Punch |
| ice | – | #121 / 231 | 9.6 | 122 | Counter · Ice Punch |
| darkShadow | – | #148 / 363 | 10.8 | 114 | Counter · Night Slash |
| fightingShadow | – | #152 / 283 | 12.1 | 127 | Counter · Cross ChopElite TM |
| fighting | – | #183 / 283 | 10.4 | 132 | Counter · Cross ChopElite TM |
| dark | – | #194 / 363 | 9.2 | 116 | Counter · Night Slash |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Low KickSTAB | fighting | 5 | +5 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 6 | +8 | 2 turns |
CounterSTAB | fighting | 13 | +9 | 1.0s | 13.0 | 8 | +6 | 2 turns |
Karate ChopElite TMSTAB | fighting | 10 | +13 | 1.0s | 10.0 | 5 | +9 | 2 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Close CombatSTAB | fighting | 105 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.05 | 100 | -45 | 100% chance: -2 own Def |
Low SweepSTAB | fighting | 40 | -33 | 2.0s | 1.21 | 40 | -40 | |
Night Slash | dark | 45 | -33 | 2.0s | 1.36 | 50 | -35 | 12% chance: +1 own Atk |
Ice Punch | ice | 50 | -33 | 2.0s | 1.52 | 60 | -40 | |
Cross ChopElite TMSTAB | fighting | 50 | -50 | 1.5s | 1.00 | 55 | -35 | |
Rage FistElite TM | ghost | 100 | -50 | 3.0s | 2.00 | 55 | -40 | 100% chance: +1 own Atk |
Questions people ask
- Is Primeape good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Primeape is C-tier for Great League and has 1 other ranked role.
- Should I keep or transfer Primeape?
- Primeape will not win battles on its own, but Annihilape is S-tier for Great League. Keep the good-IV copies and the candy to evolve one.
- What are the best Primeape IVs for Great League?
- The rank-1 Great League spread is 5/15/15 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 1500 CP cap at level 24. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- What are the best Primeape IVs for Ultra League?
- The rank-1 Ultra League spread is 12/15/14 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 2500 CP cap at level 48.5. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- Is Primeape a good raid attacker?
- Primeape ranks #83 of 193 ghost attackers with 10.8 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Should I evolve Primeape?
- Annihilape is S-tier for Great League. Evolve the copy with the best IVs for that role and transfer spare Primeape for candy.
- Can Primeape be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Primeape is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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